Karl Johan Hotel

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Junior Suite with Landmark View | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
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Karl Johan Hotel in central Oslo offers a comfortable base for city exploration. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet each morning and in-room WiFi. The Royal Palace and Jernbanetorget are within walking distance, and an on-site gym keeps fitness routines on track.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is ₹14,330
₹16,285 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

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Room options

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Junior Suite with Landmark View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room with View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room for Disabled

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(99 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room - Back of house

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(88 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cosy Small Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Rainfall showerhead
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Loft

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Loft

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 221 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Karl Johans gate 33, Oslo, 162

What's nearby

  • Royal Palace - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Aker Brygge - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oslo Spektrum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oslo Opera House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • MUNCH Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Stortinget Tram Station - 3 min walk
  • Nationaltheatret Station - 7 min walk
  • Gardermoen Airport (OSL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Egon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Åpent Bakeri Paleet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Andy's Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Peppes Pizza - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Karl Johan Hotel

Upscale hotel remodelled in 2020 and located near Jernbanetorget
Located close to Norwegian Parliament and Royal Palace, Karl Johan Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and multilingual staff
  • A front desk safe, a banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms and a lift
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 157 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers and shampoo
  • 42-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (80 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1899
  • Renovated entire property - June 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NOK 100

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 250.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NOK 100 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 250.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Karl Johan
Karl Johan Hotel
Norlandia Karl Johan Hotell Oslo
Karl Johan Hotell Hotel Oslo
Karl Johan Hotell Hotel
Karl Johan Hotell Oslo
Norlandia Karl Johan Hotell Oslo
Karl Johan Hotell
Karl Johan Hotel Oslo
Karl Johan Hotel Hotel
Karl Johan Hotel Hotel Oslo

Frequently asked questions

Is Karl Johan Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Karl Johan Hotel?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karl Johan Hotel on 23 Nov 2025 start from ₹14,330.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Karl Johan Hotel?

Karl Johan Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Karl Johan Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Karl Johan Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for NOK 100 (subject to availability).

Where is Karl Johan Hotel located?

Located in Oslo City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Norwegian Parliament, Jernbanetorget and Royal Palace. Oslo Spektrum and Aker Brygge are also within 15 minutes. Stortinget Tram Station and Stortinget T-Bane are within a 5-minute walk.

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Karl Johan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1671 out of 2314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 502 out of 2314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 2314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 2314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 2314 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
@nd time staying here. Love the location and the breakfast is the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, breakfast buffet was delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and very comfortable bed, plus a great shower!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
centrally located
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice breakfast spread.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Outstanding breakfast. I would return to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel. The front desk staff were great. Christian at the front desk was very helpful and kind. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, facilities, accessible to visit different places walking, staff, everything was excellent! Like a pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location in downtown Oslo
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An old property with tons of character but kept up to modern standards and in immaculate condition. Large rooms with tall ceilings that were beautiful. The breakfast buffet had too many delicious options to eat in one sitting; luckily we stayed multiple nights so I could get to all the options.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yun Ching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, wonderful breakfast, nice dining area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Location fantastic!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great—easy walks to lots of cool sites. Breakfast was great—lots of options to choose from. Room was on the small side, but well organized so comfortable for 2. Staff was friendly and very helpful. Definitely recommend!
Park across street
National theater across street
Royal palace 5 min walk
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay there. Breakfasts were excellent. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff of the property was amazing. One of the best breakfast menus of any hotel. Excellent. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a terrific area, very nice staff and beautiful decor. Nicest breakfast room I’ve been in and the breakfast was delicious. Will stay again if back in Norway
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent central location. 15 min walk from the station and right in middle of all the shopping and dining action. Clean rooms, good WiFi and a wonderful breakfast spread. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Renovated but still old world charm. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel at a convenient location in the heart of Oslo. Comfortable room, awesome frukost, friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025